Accreditation Resources
CAHME Processes & Governance Documents
These documents serve as guidelines and rules that outline how CAHME operates and is governed.
- 2025-2026 Summary of Policy and Procedure Changes
- Handbook of Policies and Accreditation Procedures Rev Date 05/20/2026
- Appeals of Accreditation, Reference Article 20a
- Filing A Complaint: Reference Article 21
- Audited Financial Statements
- Form 990
- Bylaws Rev Date 5/22/2025
Self-Study and Site Visit Resources
Handbooks and tools for programs working toward Accreditation or Reaccreditation.
2026 Criteria: 2026 Standards and Resource Webpage
2021 Criteria: Self-Study Handbook and Resources
- Self Study Handbook – 2021 Criteria Rev Date 4/7/2025
- All Figures Document Rev Date 4/7/2025
- Criteria Program Review Worksheet Rev Date 4/7/2025
- Previous Figure Names to New Figure Names Crosswalk
LMS Data Access and Need Memorandum:
- 2021 Standards for Accreditation: LMS Data Access and Need Memorandum
- 2026 Standards for Accreditation: LMS Data Access and Need Memorandum
Additional Self-Study and Site Visit Tools:
- Site Visit Logistics Form (For Fall 2026 site visits and beyond)
- Site Visit Instructions Rev Date 6/12/2025
Syllabi Tools:
Pre-Candidate Programs
These resources are for programs whose Eligibility Statement has been approved and are working toward Candidacy.
Program Change Forms
These forms should be utilized by programs that are either (1) adding a new program variant or degree or (2) have changes to their existing program or degree.
For more information on what types of changes must be reported to CAHME, refer to https://cahme.org/programchanges
For further details on which form to complete and the substantive change process, refer to https://cahme.org/substantivechange/
Annual Report
CAHME Candidate and Accredited programs must submit an annual report which allows CAHME to monitor the program's continued compliance with criteria.
- Annual Report Process
- Sample Graduate Survey
- Annual Report Data Dictionary
- 2024 Annual Report Update Recording (Meeting held June 28, 2024)